LUBE & DIE TECHNICIAN

What would you say to a career that helps keep the world working? One where you take an active role in an industry that literally makes daily life possible for people and businesses alike? Where the rewards and opportunities for growth are as great as your ambition? Then Lake Cable is looking for you.

For more than a quarter century, Lake Cable has been a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States. Thanks to a shared passion and commitment to our customers, we deliver the finest quality products, engineered to exacting specifications. BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER.

Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately-owned family business. That spirit of family inspires a culture where the success of every team member is a top priority, with competitive benefits and paths to advancement. Our richly diverse team is also committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. Because we believe it’s the only way to do business.

If you’re ready for a leap forward, we should talk. Lake Cable. When Delivery Matters….

Position Overview

The Lube and Die Technician provides a support function for the Production and Maintenance groups. The Technician will follow machine specifications to assure the proper lubes are being used, maintained and when spent, assure the proper handling and disposal of the lube product. The Technician will also evaluate dies – both new and existing dies to assure the dies are ready for production and stored in a manner to prevent damage and assure integrity. The Technician will also assure that proper associated inventories are maintained.

Essential Job Functions

• Can understand lube requirements through machine diagrams or written instructions.
• Understands the handling and use of lubricants.
• Understands associated material MSDS and HMIS requirements.
• Complete yearly RCRA Hazardous Waste Training.
• Complete OSHA Hazard Communication Video and Test.
• Complete the Hazardous Communication Data Sheets Video and Tests.
• Sign manifests for Hazardous Waste pickup and removal.
• Can maintain inventory systems for associated lubricant materials.
• Can maintain work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Understands the calibration requirements for all associated measuring equipment.
• Able to organize and maintain die inventories.
• Able to generate Purchase Requisition documents as required.
• Possess mobile dexterity to climb up and down in the pits, clean tanks and maneuver forklifts.

Job Requirements

• Able to use measuring equipment to evaluate new dies and evaluate the wear of used dies.
• Effectively use a microscope to evaluate die condition.
• Must be flexible to accomplish/complete work during time when equipment is available.
• May be asked to work in or with other functions.
• Desired Skills and Abilities
• Can read and understand dimensional requirements for dies. Information may be derived from prints and specification documents.
• Able to understand lubrication requirements from machine manuals or established Maintenance Schedules.
• Able to use basic measuring equipment such as micrometers, gauge pins and optical measurement systems.
• Able to understand dimensional requirements from prints or specification documents.
• Assist in engineering activities related to the rod mill/tin/multi-wire operation.
• Able to follow and support applicable ISO/OSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School, GED or equivalent.
• Understand the operation of the plated and draw process and the associated materials preferred.
• Experience in handling, using and disposal of lubricants and other materials preferred.
• Computer experience desired; job specific computer training will be provided.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)
• Short-term disability (company paid)
• Long-term disability (company paid)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Production bonus
• Attendance bonus
• Competitive pay
  

Compensation details: 23-25 Hourly Wage